Porsche 911 „Sally Carrera“

The 2006 film „Cars” made by Pixar tells the story of a race car that falls in love with Sally Carrera, a Porsche 911. Once the film production is finished Pixar creates a life-size model of the cartoon character for marketing purposes. Within seven months, a Porsche 911 of generation 996 from 2002 undergoes significant modifications to keep the comic style. The wheelbase of the 911 model was reduced by 18 centimetres, and the roof raised by eight centimetres. To retain the vehicle’s proportions, the doors, wings, headlights and door entry guard were all rebuilt. A clear film, eyes and eyelids were stuck to the windscreen, which sits in a more upright position. Tinted windows made of acrylic glass were added at the sides. The bumper was remodelled into a mouth, complete with teeth. Despite numerous modifications to all of the car´s components, the cartoon Porsche can still be driven, even today.